Cognitive flexibility
Cognitive flexibility is the ability to change perspective, strategy or way of thinking when a situation requires updating.
Definition
Cognitive flexibility allows you to switch between tasks, adapt your strategy to feedback and go beyond one interpretation scheme. It does not mean chaos or a lack of rules, but the ability to modify an approach when the old one no longer works. It is important in learning, problem solving and emotion regulation.
Key ideas
- Zmiana strategii
- Aktualizacja przekonań
- Przełączanie perspektyw
Practice and life
When you get stuck, write down three alternative explanations for the situation and two other strategies. Test one for a short time instead of defending the old plan.
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to confuse flexibility with lack of consistency. It is also a mistake to stick to a strategy just because it once worked.
Questions for self-reflection
- Czy moja strategia pasuje do aktualnej sytuacji?
- Jaką inną perspektywę mogę przyjąć?
- Co muszę zaktualizować po nowych danych?